KCCA Ladies crowned volleyball league champions, men’s final still unresolved

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2026 National Volleyball League

Champions: KCCA VC

Runners-up: VVC

Third place: KCB-Nkumba

KCCA Ladies are the 2026 National Volleyball League champions after a dominant 3-0 victory over Vision Volleyball Camp (VVC) on Sunday at Old Kampala, sealing a strong season that also saw them win the National Club Championship.

The Kasasiro Girls wrapped up the final series by winning Game Three 25-13, 25-22 and 25-19 to complete a double-winning campaign under head coach Edward Bwengye, who replaced Shilla Alison Omuriwe.

Bwengye described the season as a journey of recovery and growth, saying the team struggled in the first round before turning things around in the second round.

“The season has been one of a kind, from a shaky first round that made us seem like a struggling team to a second round full of turnarounds in results. The NCC in Gulu gave us more confidence moving into the second round,” he said.

He added that the biggest turning point was the team’s consistency in the second round, where they lost only one match in nine games against KCB-Nkumba, finishing second on the table and building strong belief heading into the playoffs.

“The turning point was how the team turned up in the second round, losing only one match out of nine. That built a lot of confidence in the team,” he added.

KCCA’s final series was also competitive. They won Game One before VVC fought back to level the series, forcing a decisive Game Three, which KCCA dominated to secure the title.

Bwengye said what stood out most was the team’s mental strength and consistency.

“What impressed me most was their determination, commitment and focus in every game once results started going in their favour,” he said.

However, he admitted the toughest period came during the playoffs and continental competition, especially when injuries affected the squad.

“One of the toughest moments was failing to finish the finals in Game Two, and later in Cairo during the African Club Championship, when our best middle blocker, Agnes Akanyo, got a shoulder injury. We had to adjust quickly before the decider,” he explained.

KCCA also represented Uganda at the 2026 Women’s African Club Championship in Cairo, where they reached the Round of 16 before losing to defending champions Al Ahly.

The coach also appreciated the support system around the team, including fans, management and technical staff.

“Every success comes with extra support. The fans, management and technical staff all gave the team energy. We are very grateful,” he said.

Controversy in men’s final 

Meanwhile, attention in Ugandan volleyball remains divided due to the ongoing men’s league final controversy, which has left the competition unresolved for nearly two months.

The Men’s National Volleyball League finals were suspended after the National Council of Sports (NCS) intervened following a dispute between Nemostars Volleyball Club and the Uganda Volleyball Federation (UVF).

The controversy began after UVF disqualified Nemostars and St Charles Lwanga Ntinda Volleyball Club from the playoffs over allegations of using ineligible players. The federation ruled in favour of Elyon Volleyball Club and Nkumba Volleyball Club, awarding them 3-0 wins and advancing them to the finals.

However, Nemostars strongly rejected the decision, insisting their players were properly registered and cleared before the season started. The club later petitioned NCS, challenging UVF’s ruling and calling for a review of the decision.

At the centre of the dispute are players Salya Marial and Federico Mujinya, whose eligibility remains contested. Nemostars argue that all rules were followed, while UVF maintains its position based on its competition regulations.

According to UVF rules, clubs must submit entry forms at least one month before the league starts, and only fully registered players with completed payments are eligible to compete. The ongoing disagreement has raised questions about the consistency and enforcement of these rules.

The intervention by NCS led to the suspension of the men’s finals, which were scheduled to begin last month. Since then, no final decision has been made, leaving the championship in limbo for almost two months.